SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts now expected to return to Earth on Sunday By FOX 35 News Staff Published SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts return to Earth delayed for second time due to weather The Crew-1 astronauts were expected to begin their journey home on Friday. For the second time, weather will keep them in space a bit longer. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Crew-1 astronauts were expected to begin their journey home on Friday. But for the second time, weather was the reason for keeping them in space a little bit longer. Now, we know when Crew-1 is expected back home. On Friday, NASA officials met to review opportunities for the safe return of Crew-1.